Farewell

A Short Story

De: Stevie Turner

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Kickback have a problem; their manager Richard has booked a string of sold-out concert venues, but ageing has taken its toll on the band and now they’re not sure whether they can manage a long tour anymore. Seth will need steroid injections in order to sing, Rob has prostate trouble, Ethan has RSI and tennis elbow and can no longer make his beloved Flying V guitar cry or sing, and years of being hunched over a drum kit has given Mick an arthritic back.

Ethan suggests calling his friend Baz to help play any guitar solos. Baz is willing to help, but has already checked himself into rehab. Baz meets a fellow alcoholic, Steve, in rehab, whom he discovers has more than a passable voice. He suggests bringing Steve along to the rehearsal sessions as a backing singer when both of them have dried out, and the rest of the band agree.

However, once Baz and Steve arrive at Seth’s mansion in deepest Wales, a tragic event occurs that none of the band could have ever foreseen and which threatens the commencement of what will now be the band’s farewell tour.

Review from JanS:
A fast, fun read!

January 22, 2024

This was a short fun read that I enjoyed. This book is a brief snapshot into the lives of an aging rock band and the health issues they are all dealing with. From tennis elbow, back problems, insomnia, throat issues, prostrate and alcoholism, this author touched on it all. And throw in an accidental murder and you've got a big story unfolding in these few pages. It's hard to pick a favorite character, but I think it has to be Seth for me. He steps up and tries to protect his band mates and keep the peace, which is no easy task with a vixen named Sonia in the mix. If you are looking for a quick, entertaining read that will whisk you away to England's countryside and into a different world, you will enjoy this book. It is well written, and the pacing is fast and furious. I highly recommend it.